In the northwest corner of the capital, there are red walls, green tiles, and high-walled courtyards. It was already midnight, and the bright moon was exceptionally bright. In the darkness of the corner, two detectives were crouched, more exposed and sleepy.
Feng Yuan held the long sword in his arms and braced himself, "Senior brother, this Imperial City is an important place in the capital, how come there are thieves visiting it again and again?"
The person next to him was his senior brother Yin Jian, who was nearly forty years old and very capable. He lowered his voice and said, "I heard rumors in the world that the Governor of the Imperial City received a fairy grass. Its fruit can cure all diseases. People can live longer, and those who practice Taoism can eat it and their magic power can be increased by a dozen. Can this good thing not make people jealous?"
Feng Yuan complained: "What does it have to do with us if he has good things? But he has made us two young detectives suffer for no reason and took this hard job!"
"People speak softly and let things pass. I hope everything is safe!" While the two were talking, a figure flashed above the eaves in the distance, and they were speeding along under the bright moonlight.
Just as Feng Yuan was about to take action, his senior brother reached out to stop him: "The people in the Imperial City Division are good at martial arts, maybe one of their own."
The man was lying low and motionless, holding a cup of tea. The figure reappeared, and Feng Yuan said: "There is something behind him, senior brother, take action!" He shot out like an arrow, intercepted the man at the edge of the wall, and then drew his sword and came out. Sheathed, the sword energy drew a dazzling arc of light on the ground. The man disappeared instantly and then appeared ten feet away.
Feng Yuan was surprised. This man was no ordinary thief, and his teleportation power was no joke. The man was also surprised. This little catcher's sword energy was quite sharp and unusual. As soon as he hesitated, Feng Yuan pushed the sword in his hand flat and slashed horizontally with sword energy. He had no choice but to teleport to dodge again.
After several rounds, Feng Yuan had figured out the route of his teleportation, so he let out a loud shout and slashed with the sword in his hand, his sword energy overwhelming. The man teleported hurriedly, unprepared for the figure flying into him from the side, forcing him back a few feet.
Yin Jian smiled and had a black lacquer box in his hand. The man knew that he had missed, but was not angry, "I didn't expect that the policeman in the city would also be crouching tiger, hiding dragon. I admire Chongjiu very much. I will ask for advice someday!"
He flew away. Feng Yuan wanted to pursue him but was stopped by his senior brother, "You speak softly and act with caution. Don't chase after poor people!"
Feng Yuan was a little curious: "What is the background of this thief? Dare he declare his family status?"
"Immortal thief Chongjiu, a person who claims to be an immortal and dares to steal."
Returning to the Xichengfu Yamen in Gyeonggi Province, Feng Yuan couldn't wait to check the black lacquer box, which had a copper lock on it.
Yin Jian asked: "Do you think this box contains the legendary fairy grass?"
Without even thinking about it, Feng Yuan knocked lightly with the handle of the knife and the copper lock fell off. Yin Jian sighed and complained to him: "Are you still so reckless? This is the treasure of the Imperial City Division. What will happen if the superiors pursue it?"
"Of course I blame it all on Chongjiu..."
The box was opened, and inside was a dazzling luminous pearl.
"What a good baby! We have made great achievements this time!" Yin Jian said with emotion.
Feng Yuan was thinking about other things: "Brother, I heard that the Imperial City Division is recruiting guards in black. This orb is a good stepping stone..."
The next morning, the senior brothers got up early and saw the tall gate wall of the Imperial City Division from a distance. Yin Jian was a little hesitant. Feng Yuan encouraged him: "Brother, it has been our wish to enter the Imperial City Division for many years. We will gather there. The masters of martial arts and magical power are exactly where we can show off our ambitions.”
"But we are gentle people, so we may not be able to fulfill our wishes..."
Feng Yuan interrupted him with a smile: "When we enter the Imperial City Division, you should change your mantra!" When he came to the gate, Feng Yuan presented the black box, "I will return the money from the Xicheng Mansion Yamen soon." Stolen things.”
Just as the guard was about to take over, Feng Yuan took it back, "We have to present it to the Governor in person!" The guard smiled and said, "How can such a trivial matter disturb the Governor? The third master is in the side hall, you go see him!"
Someone was leading the way, walking through the halls, like walking through a maze. When they first entered this magnificent building, the two of them were so restrained that they didn't dare to breathe. Entering the hall, there was a middle-aged man reviewing documents in front of the case. Feng Yuan presented the lacquer box, but the man didn't even look at it. "You wait until the concierge's merit book is registered, and then a reward will be sent to the Yamen."
Feng Yuan pondered for a moment and said tentatively: "Third Master, my brother and I intend to serve under you..."
The third head of the family, Mu Yinghan, smiled and said: "Now is the time to hire people. I wonder which sect you two come from?"
Feng Yuan was stunned, and Yin Jian quickly answered: "We are all disciples of Tongshan Iron Sword!"
The third master chuckled and said: "Our Imperial City Division is the direct bodyguard of our emperor. Even the disciples of the four major families and nine sects have to pass three tests and be admitted on a selective basis. A small and unqualified sect like you are not qualified at all!"
Feng Yuan argued: "Yesterday it was us who repelled the thieves and took back the treasure!"
"So this rough job of looking after homes and homes is best for you, like dogs..."
Obviously, this last sentence angered Feng Yuan. His eyes widened with anger and he was about to explode. Yin Jian hurriedly pulled him away.
Feng Yuan was furious, "This little dog looks down on others and compares us to dogs that guard the house and the courtyard? We must not let him go. We must show him a good show!"
Yin Jian hurriedly stopped him: "This Imperial City Secretary is a high-ranking official. He can't even offend Mr. Fu Yin. Can you stop doing this?"
Feng Yuan suddenly laughed mischievously, "I won't give up until I let out this bad breath!"
"Don't cause trouble, tonight is the last night watch..." Yin Jian warned for a long time, still feeling uneasy in his heart. Looking at his junior brother's expression, he could tell what he was planning.
After a peaceful night, the two of them curled up in the corner and fell asleep. At the fourth watch, they saw Feng Yuan stretching and poking Yin Jian with his hand, "Brother, cheer up, the show is about to begin!" After that, he He kneaded the formula with his right hand and recited the incantation, and suddenly a few wisps of light smoke rose from the hall not far away.
Yin Jian was shocked, "You are really fooling around. When did you release the 'Red Flame Insect'?"
Feng Yuan sneered: "I was released when I left the main hall. After a day, the insects have entered the wood and reproduced in large numbers..." As he spoke, thick smoke billowed in the courtyard, flames shot into the sky, and the courtyard was filled with people and chaos.
Yin Jian was so anxious that he slapped his thigh, "You've caused a lot of trouble, how will it end?"
Feng Yuan rested his head on his arms and felt very comfortable: "This 'watching the fire from the other side' show is really exciting!"
At this time, a strong wind blew by, and the fire quickly spread to the central hall, lighting up half of the sky. Feng Yuan saw that the trouble was getting bigger and bigger, and he felt a little scared, "How about we stop watching the fun and help put out the fire?"
But Yin Jian stopped him: "Look at those groups of people. The government office was on fire, but they left in a hurry, taking their hounds with them. What's going on?"
"Did they find out it was arson?"
Yin Jian slapped his thigh and said, "That must be the case. Let's evacuate separately. Don't let us get caught..."
The next morning, Feng Yuan arrived at the Yamen first. He saw Capt. Li waving at him from afar, and he already knew it. Sure enough, when the police officer asked about the fire in the Imperial City Division last night, Feng Yuan quickly reported: "Last night at three o'clock, my senior brother and I saw a figure sneaking into the Imperial City Division. We chased him all the way. The man was very good at light kung fu, and we chased him all the way to the south of the city. He still escaped."
This was the excuse he and his senior brother had colluded with yesterday. It was easy to pick up, and it felt like there was no flaw.
"Then can you clearly see what the thief looks like?"
"Report to the head catcher. His body shape is similar to Chongjiu's, but his appearance has not been clearly seen."
Capt. Li was a little disappointed and waved him down. After a while, Yin Jian arrived and said the same words. Li Captou had no choice but to frown and go back to report to Mr. Yin.
Taking advantage of this opportunity, Feng Yuan approached his senior brother and said, "I see that my senior brother's brows are relaxed. Is there any happy event?"
When Yin Jian saw no one around him, his expression was quite mysterious: "After we broke up last night, I picked up a son on Changting Street."
Feng Yuan was secretly surprised. His senior brother, who was nearly forty years old and had no children, unexpectedly received a child from the sky. It was a strange and happy event.
"Could it be someone else's lost child? Why don't you rejoice in vain?"
"This child is very special. He is definitely not a lost child. Come down and I will take you to see him. Don't tell anyone else!"
Feng Yuan had a weird smile on his face, "What a coincidence! People say that you and I are the second generals of Hengha, and the things we encounter are so similar?"
"My brother's wife died of illness a few years ago. You lack the most considerate person. Did you pick up a wife?"
Feng Yuan nodded solemnly: "Last night I fled into the woods in a panic. I heard someone panting in the grass, and I found a woman..."
At the same time, the palace fire in the imperial city had been extinguished, and four main halls had collapsed, leaving a mess. The third head of the family, Mu Yinghan, is looking for several leaders to question: "How is the tracing of the lost things going?"
Someone replied: "We don't have any clues. Our people are stationed at all the city gates and are intensifying the investigation!"
Mu Yinghan nodded, "The Governor is accompanying the Holy Lord on a tour. Yesterday, the message came from thousands of miles away. During his absence, the matter must be handled in a low-key manner. Just guard the city gate to prevent the treasure from leaving the city!"
He turned to another person and asked: "How is the investigation into the cause of the fire going?"
"All the outsiders who entered the government office last night have been detained for interrogation. No suspects have been found. We are investigating the two detectives who were on guard outside the government office..."
Mu Yinghan waved his hands and said: "Those two little people are not worth the trouble. I think there is a high possibility of an insider committing the crime. We must strictly investigate the people who were on duty last night..."
After the arrangements were made, he asked again: "When will the second master come back?"
The answer: "His case in Qingzhou is a bit difficult and it will take some time."
Patrolling the streets at noon, feeling bored, Feng Yuan suggested: "How about we go see the son you picked up?" Turning around the end of the bluestone lane ahead, there is a forest, several cabins, and a fenced courtyard, which is Yin Jian's home. Looking at the smoke from the kitchen and the crowing of cocks from a distance, it is a hundred times stronger than my own cold nest.
As soon as they arrived at the door, there was the sound of cups and plates breaking in the yard. The two hurried in and saw the wife feeding a young man. The young man was squatting on the ground with his hands on the ground. He saw the outsiders grinning and looking very nervous.
"When I first met him, his hair was disheveled and he looked like a wild man. Have you ever heard the story of the 'Wolf Boy'?"
Feng Yuan nodded, "I heard people say that there are poor people who cannot afford to raise their children, and they are abandoned in Beishan, and then they are raised by wild animals and eat raw meat. I can't say..."
"That's it. He is the good son given to me by God. Yesterday, I was bitten by him several times while trying to bring him back!"
"Did senior brother give him a name?"
Sister-in-law Yu Shi interjected: "Now that I've been washing and arranging my hair, how can I have time to think about my name?"
"Senior brother keeps saying 'people speak lightly' all day long, so let's call him Yin Qingyan!"
Feng Yuan knelt down and took a closer look at this young man. He was thirteen or fourteen years old, with handsome features, but there was an animalistic quality in his eyes. He wanted to touch the young man's head with his hand, but the young man suddenly had a flash of wisdom, and then bit his hand...
